On Thursday, October 18, 2025, U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman issued a four‑page order that kept the antitrust lawsuit filed by X and xAI against Apple Inc. and OpenAI in the U.S. Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth division. The lawsuit accuses Apple and OpenAI of colluding to maintain monopolies in the artificial‑intelligence market.
Judge Pittman noted that the parties have minimal connections to Fort Worth, yet he encouraged the companies to relocate their headquarters to the city. The order was intended to counter the plaintiffs’ strategy of forum shopping, a practice in which litigants file cases in districts that are perceived to be more favorable to their position.
The decision is significant because it preserves a venue known for favorable rulings for plaintiffs in high‑profile tech cases, potentially increasing legal costs and influencing the litigation strategy of Apple and OpenAI. It also signals the court’s willingness to address forum‑shopping concerns in antitrust litigation involving major technology firms.
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